Community Connector Team Leader

**Position**:New Westminster Community Connector Team Leader

**Work Site**: 422 Sixth Street, New Westminster
**Wage**:$28.00/hour

**Hours**: 15 hours / week (in office)

**Employment Type**: Part-time, Contract position (Contract Ends in March 2028)

**About the Role**

**Who We Are**
Purpose Society is a community-based, multi-service non-profit organization delivering a continuum of social, health, educational, and housing programs to children, youth, and families across the Lower Mainland. Our mission is to enhance well-being, strengthen family functioning, and promote personal responsibility through a client-centered approach in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that values diversity and community connection.

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a highly organized and community-driven Project Team Leader to lead the implementation of the SDI Community Connector (Community Broker) model in New Westminster. This role is part of a multi-year pilot project funded through the Service Delivery Improvement (SDI) stream of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), aimed at improving access to settlement services for newcomers through neighbourhood-based outreach and support.

**What You'll Do**
- Coordinate recruitment, training, and onboarding of ‘Community Connectors’ in collaboration with the SDI Pilot Project team.
- Ongoing supervision of the ‘Community Connectors’
- Liaise with Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) table, municipal departments, schools, health authorities, and other stakeholders to support project alignment and community engagement.
- Support the development and implementation of Community Action Plans and culturally responsive outreach strategies.
- Facilitate regular meetings with Community Connectors and project partners to ensure consistent communication and collaboration.
- Monitor project progress and ensure timely submission of reports, data, and deliverables as outlined in the agreement.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to evaluation activities, including data collection and performance measurement.

**What We Are Looking For**

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma/Degree from a recognized educational institution in a relevant discipline (Community Development, Social Work, Public Health, Education) - or equivalent proven experience in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of newcomer needs, local service systems, and community engagement in New Westminster.
- Experience working with diverse populations using trauma-informed, culturally safe, and inclusive practices.
- Experience in community engagement strategies

**Job Skills and Abilities**:

- Demonstrated experience in project coordination, including managing timelines, deliverables, and reporting for funded community-based initiatives.
- Familiarity with Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approaches and strengths-based engagement strategies.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and digital tools for project management and reporting.
- Training in trauma-informed practice, GBA+ (Gender-Based Analysis Plus), or intercultural communication is highly valued.
- Lived experience as a newcomer is a strong asset.
- Fluent in English, French and additional languages are an asset.

**Required**:

- Three professional references
- Criminal record check
- Valid First Aid Certificate (Basic Emergency First Aid with CPR-A or equivalent)

**Why Work With Us**

Join our mission-driven organization and help create positive change in people's lives. By working with us, you will be part of a dedicated team that:

- Provides essential services to vulnerable populations
- Fosters personal growth and healthy decision-making
- Contributes to community well-being in the Metro Vancouver area

Your work will directly support our programs, which are made possible through public funding and community partners. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic, values-driven team, the Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families is the place for you.

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 28 months

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Do you have lived experience as a immigrant, newcomer, or racialized person?
- Are you able to communicate in English and at least one other language used in New Westminster communities (e.g., Punjabi, Tagalog, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, etc.)?

(Yes / No + optional list)

Work Location: In person